NEARSIGHTED Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

nearsighted

adjective

ˈnir-ˌsī-təd

Definition of nearsighted

as in myopic

able to see near things more clearly than distant ones I am a little nearsighted and need to wear glasses to drive

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Recent Examples of nearsighted Other recommendations include avoiding reading in low light, maintaining a healthy distance from screens and books, and initiating early screening — especially in children of nearsighted parents, ideally by age 3. — Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 Others struggle to see objects located too far away, rendering us nearsighted. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 19 Aug. 2025 And people with at least four hours of daily screen time were twice as likely to be nearsighted than individuals with less screen time. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Feb. 2025 This can compensate for a viewer's incorrect focus—for instance, by presenting pixels as if the screen was half the distance away for a nearsighted viewer, or varying their distance if the viewer's field of vision is irregular. — Sarah Lewin, IEEE Spectrum, 31 July 2014 See All Example Sentences for nearsighted

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Mahoney says, for example, many consumers tend to be myopic - being laser-focused on things like the upfront sticker price of a good or service, but not thinking about the overall cost and experience of dealing with a company.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026
Wilson believes that’s a myopic way to view his idealism.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of myopic

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In my view, statements to that effect are shortsighted, prioritizing short-term social effects over more insidious and long-term issues, including addiction.

— Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Newsom and other opponents, like the California Teachers Association, said the measure is shortsighted and left public schools, childcare providers and others in the lurch by focusing almost solely on healthcare.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of shortsighted

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